Arctic Monkeys - Brianstorm

Not entirely bad; even if Turner's vaguely self-righteous reverse-snobbery is<br/>starting to grate.

Single Review by Leigh Pearson | 11 Apr 2007
Single title: Brianstorm
Artist: Arctic Monkeys
Label: Domino
The first thing to notice about the Monkeys' first effort from their
fast approaching sophomore long player is a slightly heavier sound to
their norm – however, its Fugazi-lite opening soon gives way to a
familiar Monkeys' hook and Brianstorm becomes something altogether
more recognizable. The lyrics appear a pithy critique of a certain
contemporary type ("we can't take our eyes off the t-shirt and ties
combination, well see you later, innovator") and in being so are more
or less in keeping with what we've come to expect. This isn't entirely
bad; even if Turner's vaguely self-righteous reverse-snobbery is
starting to grate. [Leigh Pearson]
Release Date: 16 April. http://www.arcticmonkeys.com